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A_Fry

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Hi guys, sorry if this is in the wrong place but I've got an old (2015) PCS machine and I'm looking for advice as to getting a new build or upgrading some of the components. I bought it via ebuyer (I needed it quickly at the time otherwise I'd have gone via PCS directly) so don't have a complete spec but here is what I've got:

Processor
Intel core i5-4460 Quad Core 3.2Ghz
Memory
8GB DDR3 1600MHz (1 DIMM slot)
Graphics card
2GB GeForce GTX960
Power Supply
450W Corsair VS450 PSU
(https://www.ebuyer.com/699234-pc-specialist-vortex-venom-gaming-pc-pcs-d768987)

I've already replaced the HDD with a SSD which sped my machine up massively. now I'm wondering if it's worth adding more RAM (upto 16GB with another stick) and/or replacing the graphics card or getting a new machine entirely. If I was to replace the graphics card would anyone have a suitable suggested replacement for a GTX960? Or if anyone has any other suggestions that would be great to hear.

Any help would be massively appreciated and happy to answer/investigate any questions. Cheers!
 
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SpyderTracks

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A_Fry said:
Hi guys, sorry if this is in the wrong place but I've got an old (2015) PCS machine and I'm looking for advice as to getting a new build or upgrading some of the components. I bought it via ebuyer (I needed it quickly at the time otherwise I'd have gone via PCS directly) so don't have a complete spec but here is what I've got:

Processor
Intel core i5-4460 Quad Core 3.2Ghz
Memory
8GB DDR3 1600MHz (1 DIMM slot)
Graphics card
2GB GeForce GTX960
Power Supply
450W Corsair VS450 PSU
(https://www.ebuyer.com/699234-pc-specialist-vortex-venom-gaming-pc-pcs-d768987)

I've already replaced the HDD with a SSD which sped my machine up massively. now I'm wondering if it's worth adding more RAM (upto 16GB with another stick) and/or replacing the graphics card or getting a new machine entirely. If I was to replace the graphics card would anyone have a suitable suggested replacement for a GTX960? Or if anyone has any other suggestions that would be great to hear.

Any help would be massively appreciated and happy to answer/investigate any questions. Cheers!
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What do you use it for?

And what monitor are you pairing it with, what resolution and refresh rate or make and model if you're unsure?
 
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SpyderTracks

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A_Fry said:
Gaming, going to do some image/video editing while I'm on lockdown and away from my PC at work (which is a i7-8700 3.2Ghz with 16GB RAM)
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Ok, yeah, there's definitely a few areas we can improve on.

Depending on the level of image/video editing you're doing, upping to 32Gb may be reasonable, but if it's only hobbyish editing, then 16Gb would be suitable and fit the gaming needs perfectly.

It's generally best to buy RAM in matched pairs for dual channel, so it would be best to just ditch your current RAM and buy a 2 x 8Gb matched pair (or 4 x 8 / 2 x 16 if motherboard allows).

Then a GPU upgrade is almost unquestionable but depends on what monitor you're pairing it with as above?

Depending on GPU, you may need to replace the PSU also.
 
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A_Fry

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SpyderTracks said:
Ok, yeah, there's definitely a few areas we can improve on.

Depending on the level of image/video editing you're doing, upping to 32Gb may be reasonable, but if it's only hobbyish editing, then 16Gb would be suitable and fit the gaming needs perfectly.

It's generally best to buy RAM in matched pairs for dual channel, so it would be best to just ditch your current RAM and buy a 2 x 8Gb matched pair (or 4 x 8 / 2 x 16 if motherboard allows).

Then a GPU upgrade is almost unquestionable but depends on what monitor you're pairing it with as above?

Depending on GPU, you may need to replace the PSU also.
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Thanks for your response. My motherboard only has 2 RAM slots so would probably go with 2x8Gb or 2x16Gb matched pair.
My monitor is only a 1920x1080 60Hz model and I'm not really looking to change it at the moment, hope that helps.
 
SpyderTracks

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A_Fry said:
Thanks for your response. My motherboard only has 2 RAM slots so would probably go with 2x8Gb or 2x16Gb matched pair.
My monitor is only a 1920x1080 60Hz model and I'm not really looking to change it at the moment, hope that helps.
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In that case a GTX 1650 would be more than powerful enough to see you through for a couple of years before the whole platform (CPU, RAM, Motherboard) needs replacing.

The PSU should be enough for the 1650 and other amendments.
 
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